Production Batcher

SUMMARY:

Formulates batch recipes according to product specifications while ensuring the finished product meets all food safety and quality attributes.

**Day Shift 4:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Anticipated wage $18.04 - $19.59/hr.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties may be assigned. All the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures, and good manufacturing practices. It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

This is a representative sample-not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Responsible for the efficient and correct preparation and documentation of the batch formulas.
• Record data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
• Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, or color.
• Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients according to formulas or recipes.
• Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
• Select and measure or weigh ingredients.
• Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and control the temperature.
• Monitor and control the process parameters which include temperature and flow rates.
• Adjust batch operating parameters to match incoming raw materials.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum six months related experience or training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Ability to get forklift certification through Tree Top Inc.

TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to accurately use a calculator and handheld scan gun.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Frequently walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 55 pounds.
• Talk or hear.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly works in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
• The employee occasionally works in outside extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, etc.)
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Full Benefit details for this position can be found on our website: https://www.treetop.com/careers/benefits/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.